I try to only read light things when I'm working on my books, and in the evenings I watch a lot of mindless TV. I have to break up the 'dark,' or I wouldn't be a very happy person. Chevy Stevens bookbreakdark Change image and share on social
Pain leaves a mark, the degree depending on the person and the event. Chevy Stevens degreedependevent Change image and share on social
It's not like I wake up every morning and just can't wait to write. It is my job. It's much easier to not write. I'd rather read. This is my income. This is what supports my family. Having a child is a pretty big incentive to keep working. Chevy Stevens bigchildeasy share on social
Unfortunately, there's still a lot of beginning writers who think you can just write your first draft and hand it in. Chevy Stevens begindrafthand Change image and share on social
For 'Never Knowing,' I outlined it and then blocked it out on my office wall with index cards, but things still happened organically. Chevy Stevens blockcardhappen Change image and share on social
Some newer writers worry about books set in Canada having a big appeal, but it has never been an issue for me. I haven't wanted to write in the States because I don't know the States. Chevy Stevens appealbigbook Change image and share on social
Each day when I'm walking with my dog through the damp forest, I'm thinking about the atmosphere, and it often works its way into my next scene somehow. Chevy Stevens atmospheredampday Change image and share on social
As much as writing is an emotional experience, it is a business as well. Coming from a business background, I treat it as such. Chevy Stevens backgroundbusinesscome Change image and share on social
I didn't go to university or get a degree, but I hired somebody as a mentor - and that I considered my university education. Chevy Stevens considerdegreeeducation Change image and share on social
If you want to become a writer, you do need to be willing to make sacrifices. Chevy Stevens makesacrificewriter Change image and share on social
